SG7 6BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG7 6BN

SG7 6BN, North Hertfordshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This SG7 6BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SG7 postcode area, which has experienced 77 crimes and a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SG7 6BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SG7 6BN, encompassing approximately 3528 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SG7 6BN area, explore the SG7 6BN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SG7 6BN area, visit the SG7 6BN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SG7 6BN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hillcrest with total crimes: 14
  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

SG7 6BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.35137.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.38-36.36%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.12-52.94%
Shoplifting52.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-66.67%
Other theft20.57-66.67%
Public order20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.306.25%
Anti-social behaviour114.821000.00%
Shoplifting83.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.27200.00%
Other theft61.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.64-5.88%
Other theft64.53-50.00%
Shoplifting41.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-83.33%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1970.00%
Other theft124.821100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.40-45.45%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.7922.22%
Violence and sexual offences103.12-44.44%
Shoplifting42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.195.88%
Anti-social behaviour95.1080.00%
Shoplifting42.550.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.07-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour54.82-58.33%
Shoplifting41.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.60175.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.2420.00%
Shoplifting63.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7033.33%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.6266.67%
Other crime92.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-50.00%
Public order42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3545.45%
Anti-social behaviour64.53-50.00%
Burglary41.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Shoplifting20.85-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.120.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 202417
June 202416
May 202417
April 202410
March 202418
February 202417
January 202422
December 20238
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 20241
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 202412
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG7 6BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillcrest
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences14
  • 2. Park Crescent
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Rowans
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightingale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Payens Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1